I think that when they introduce the missing race genders, they should allow EVERYONE a free one-time opportunity to change their character's race/gender/appearance, and maybe even the name, without having to lose any items, achievements, or levels.

I personally love the race/gender I chose and have no intention to change, ever... But it seems only fair to allow players who have been here since the beginning, the same chance to be a male Miqo or female Roe as the brand new players would get; without having to start a brand new character and lose all they'd gained.